Kohatu
Alpha acid
6–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–2 mL
New Zealand
Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Kohatu
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Kohatu
Tropical
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitLimeCitrusPeach
Property
| Property | Kohatu | Calypso |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–7% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 38–42% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–16% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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